Dusty Howell didn’t just grow up around rodeo – he practically rode out of the womb straight into the arena. Raised by legendary rodeo powerhouses Deb and Jerry Howell, Dusty spent his childhood cutting his teeth (and probably a few ropes) at rodeo grounds across the Northwest. His parents’ company, Howell Rodeo Company, quickly became synonymous with top-notch stock contracting and high-caliber amateur rodeos. If you’ve ever seen a wild ride at a Northwest rodeo, chances are a Howell critter was behind it – and Dusty was somewhere nearby, likely scheming about how to make it even better.
Now, as Legacy Pro Rodeo’s Livestock Director, Dusty brings the same relentless energy and passion that’s been in his blood for generations. He’s not just here to put on the show – he’s here to elevate it. Dusty is a man with a vision: a rodeo experience that doesn’t just thrill, but entertains in a way that leaves fans breathless and wanting more. His creative approach to blending classic rodeo with high-energy entertainment has made him a game-changer in the industry.
When Dusty’s not masterminding the next big thing in rodeo, he’s hitting the road with his wife Chelsea and son Cooper – the next generation of Howell rodeo tradition. Whether it’s behind the chutes or in the thick of the action, Dusty’s fingerprints (and bootprints) are all over Legacy’s success, proving that some legacies aren’t just carried forward – they’re spurred on with style.